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The Big Read. Britain’s power problem

The UK’s military firepower and global influence have hit postwar lows, leaving the country exposed in a volatile world

09.07.2026 10

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Burnham should beware uncanny echoes of the 1930s on defence

The UK’s new plan for military spending does not match up to the risks in an unstable world

01.07.2026 20

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Defence dithering is harming the UK

As the transatlantic alliance falters, Starmer needs to step up

18.04.2026 30

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